Teacher Certification

Montessori Elementary Teacher Certification Programs

METTC certification programs are accredited by MACTE (www.macte.org) and AMS-affiliated.

Elementary I (6-9), I-II (6-12), and II (9-12)

Intro to Montessori & 3-6 Overview

offered as Montessori introduction to non-teaching or specialty staff and required for those elementary teacher candidates without 3-6 credentials*

one week summer training at our on-site program OR/

an online course option is required for those seeking 9-12 stand alone certification and optional for those taking 6-9 or 6-12 to reduce on-site time by one week.

[involves eight weeks of online training including 1.5-hour weekly live sessions with the instructor streaming. Readings, videos, and interactive assignments will be attached to each live session to complete on your own. (see online learning requirements)]

Elementary I (6-9) Certification Program

eight weeks of training over two summers, three weekend seminars, plus 3 on-site consultation visits, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I teacher (*3-6 overview required for those without 3-6 credentials)

Elementary II (9-12) Certification Program (Stand Alone)

six weeks of training over one summer, including two Saturdays, a six-week online Montessori Philosophy Into Practice course (see online learning requirements), two weekend seminars, plus 3 on-site consultation visits, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary II teacher (*on-line 3-6 overview required for those without 3-6 credentials)

Elementary I-II (6-12) Certification Program (over Two or Three Summers)

(twelve weeks of training, combines 6-9 schedule for first two summers and 9-12 schedule for second half of second summer or a third summer, including two Saturdays, 4 weekend seminars, plus 3 on-site consultation visits, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I-II teacher) (*3-6 overview required for those without 3-6 credentials)

Elementary II (9-12 for holders of an AMS Elementary I credential) Certification Program

(three weeks of summer training, including two Saturdays, and two weekend seminars, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I-II teacher— no consultation visits are required or included if practicum and E-I certified already)

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